HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2010-04-15, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2010.Londesborough United Churchhosted a most enjoyable andinformal evening of music onSunday, April 11. The variousgroups each brought their ownparticular talent to the 30th annualSongfest.
John Jewitt emceed the program
and shared his own talent on the
bagpipes. He opened the program
with “Highland Cathedral” and
closed out the program with
“Amazing Grace”. John was
accompanied by Barb Bosman on
the church organ.
Two young men impressed the
audience that evening with their
stage presence and their music.
Devon Martene, a 17-year-old
who attends high school in Exeter,plays old-time Canadian fiddlemusic. Devon lives in Crediton andhas been playing fiddle since he wasfive. He plans to study music atuniversity. He plays in fiddlecompetitions all over Ontario.
He played six numbers
accompanied on guitar by Harvey
Smith. “Ashoken Farewell” was one
of the numbers in his first set. In his
second appearance he played a
beautiful piece called “Maiden’s
Prayer”. A relative named Anthony
played fiddle and was a big
influence on Devon’s choice of
instrument. Devon’s last number was
an original piece, “Anthony’s Jig”.
Kirby Cook of Blyth encouraged
the audience to sing along with his
first number, “How Great Thou Art”.
Kirby is the son of Dave and Fran
Cook and attends Central Huron
Secondary School in Clinton. He
took lessons originally from Jenny
Hunter of Kincardine. “What a
Wonderful World” was one of his
solos. He ended his performance
with the difficult Latin “Ave Marie”.
After enjoying these two young
men, John Jewitt remarked that one
could easily be jealous of such great
talent and the music future each will
enjoy.
Londesborough United’s minister,
Terry Fletcher played classical
guitar in the first half of the
program. He chose a familiar Simon
and Garfunkel number, “Angie” and
his own composition “Drifting”.
After intermission, Terry’s wife
Mary, joined him on stage for a
vocal duet, an Everley Brotherspiece, “All I Have To Do is Dream”.Terry’s last selection was “SwingLow, Sweet Chariot”.Second on the program was agroup of 17 ladies fromLondesborough United Church and
the community. Their choral
numbers in the first half were “Jesus
and Me” and “I Feel Love”.
Accompanied by Londesborough
United’s music director, Barb
Bosman, the group sang,
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” in
their second appearance. They were
joined by soloist, Kelly Marks, for
the Rankin Family number, “We
Rise Again”. Kelly also performed
“Love Remains”.
In his introduction of “The
Tormented Trio”, emcee John Jewitt
joked that he felt it necessary to offer
a disclaimer before they took to the
stage. The trio consists of Bob
Mann, Bob Stoner and Ken Scott.
This trio has been performing
together for a long time and the
audience enjoyed both their humour
and the familiar music they offered.
Between numbers they entertained
with quips about themselves and
audience members.
Their musical numbers included
old favourites like “Daddy Sang
Bass”, “I Come to the Garden
Alone” and “Have a Little Talk With
Jesus”. Other numbers included
original and humorous verses. The
group added a lighthearted touch to
Songfest.
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NEWS
FROM LONDESBORO
Nice pipes
Blyth’s Kirby Cook was one of the many musical acts on
display Sunday night at the 30th annual Songfest at
Londesborough United Church. The show featured fiddler
Devon Martene, the Londesborough Ladies Choir and The
Tormented Trio, among others. (Shawn Loughlin photo)
Songfest held in Londesborough
The Happy Gang Seniors hosted
16 1/2 tables at their card party on
April 9 at the Londesborough
Community Hall.
The couple having the highest
score of 86 were Charlie and Dave.
Joann MacDonald and Dorothy
Carter placed second with 82 points.
The third place couple, Lois
Cunningham and Marie Park, tallied
up 78 points.
Gerard and Kathy won the prize
for most lone hands with seven. The
group will host their next euchre
party on May 14.
NOTES
News reached the village this week
about the death of Russel Peckett.
Buster, as he was called, passed
away suddenly on April 8 leaving a
wife, Joyce and three daughters.
Buster was the middle child of Ted
and Gladys Peckitt. The family was
raised in the village in the house now
owned by Mickey and Teresa Smith.
Barbara, Mrs. John Jewitt, is a sister
of Buster.
Following is the address if anyone
wishes to send condolences to the
family, 128 Pine Brook Place,
Waterloo, N2O 1S8.
The Londesborough Lions Club
will be cooking up their popular
“Old Tyme Country Breakfast” again
this Sunday, April 18 from 9 a.m. to
1 p.m. at Londesborough
Community Hall. You get a heaping
plateful for $6. Children under 12 eat
for just $3.
Londesborough United will be
holding a basement/yard sale on
Saturday, May 11. They are
welcoming donations. On the other
hand, if you have been
contemplating a yard sale of your
own, this would be the day to do that.
The more sales in the area, the better
everyone does.
Dave Williams will conduct the
service at Londesborough United on
Sunday, April 18. The senior choir
will gather for practice that morning
prior to the service.
HULLETT CENTRAL PUBLIC
SCHOOL
The character attribute receiving
emphasis this month at Hullett
Central is “honesty”. Defined as
being trustworthy, sincere and
truthful. It is important that
grandparents and community
persons also encourage these traits in
the children. “It takes a village to
raise a child.”
Grade three pupils are taking part
in a “swim to survive” program at
the Vanastra Recreation Centre on
April 15, 22 and 29. This is an
important addition to their Physical
Education program.
Hullett’s annual carnival and silent
auction happens again this Friday,
April 16 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. The
evening’s theme is “Down on the
Farm”. The community is invited to
drop by and perhaps score an auction
item. Go for supper and stay for the
fun! Don’t forget to dress
appropriately.
The pupils are having a spirit day
that Friday to kick off the evening
activities. They are being asked to
wear their straw hats, plaid shirts and
overalls to classes that day.
By BRENDA
RADFORD
Call
523-4296
PEOPLE AROUND
LONDESBORO